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...technical details. 2. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional... web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. V In...
...technical details. 2. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional... web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. V In...
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...T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB ... million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a...
...T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB ... million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a...
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...: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T PCI Express Card slot (54mm type) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port...
...: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T PCI Express Card slot (54mm type) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port...
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... place when closed. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with S/PDIF speakers, headphones). Launches the Empowering Technology toolbar. infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 8 Chapter 1 Comfortable support area for sound recording. support 6 LCD display latch Secures the LCD display in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 5 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to show the status of the...
... place when closed. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with S/PDIF speakers, headphones). Launches the Empowering Technology toolbar. infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 8 Chapter 1 Comfortable support area for sound recording. support 6 LCD display latch Secures the LCD display in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 5 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to show the status of the...
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... 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 DVI DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 8 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 9 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes.
... 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 DVI DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 8 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 9 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes.
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... like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key... pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes...
... like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key... pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes...
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... Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to return. Press any key to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 16 Chapter 1 Stops the...
... Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to return. Press any key to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 16 Chapter 1 Stops the...
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...plan and click the " " icon shown on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Click "OK" to turn the following functions on the lower left-hand side. 2. You can also define the power plan optimized for ... display and sleep settings as desired. 5. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. To create new power plan 1. Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Select one of the predefined...
...plan and click the " " icon shown on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Click "OK" to turn the following functions on the lower left-hand side. 2. You can also define the power plan optimized for ... display and sleep settings as desired. 5. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. To create new power plan 1. Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Select one of the predefined...
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... by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This encryption will be used encrypt a file is ...conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and default encryption. NOTE: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It...
... by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This encryption will be used encrypt a file is ...conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and default encryption. NOTE: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It...
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...Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, ... 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service...
...Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, ... 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service...
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System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
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... could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side ...512 512 Toshiba MK2035GSS 200000 512 32 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated...
... could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side ...512 512 Toshiba MK2035GSS 200000 512 32 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated...
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... 12.7mm Tray TS-L802A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM...
... 12.7mm Tray TS-L802A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM...
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... 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom... Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 Built-in ICH8M NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn...
... 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom... Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 Built-in ICH8M NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn...
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... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Normally White 300 N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242...
... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Normally White 300 N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242...
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... 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on S5 Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Parameter Advanced CPU ...Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables...
... 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on S5 Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Parameter Advanced CPU ...Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables...
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.../CD-ROM module. 3. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to correct the problem. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 72 Chapter 4 Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. If an error occurs with the internal diskette...
.../CD-ROM module. 3. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to correct the problem. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 72 Chapter 4 Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. If an error occurs with the internal diskette...
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..., or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Visually... a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 88 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7.
..., or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Visually... a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 88 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7.
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... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on how your computer can help...on and off , the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on the computer, simply press and release the power button...
... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on how your computer can help...on and off , the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on the computer, simply press and release the power button...
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... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need ...to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. Note: If the restored resolution ...
... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need ...to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. Note: If the restored resolution ...